Verdict
At RM406,800, the BMW X4 is RM7,912 dearer than the RM398,888 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, yet the Mercedes is the quicker and more fully specified daily driver on paper: 288 hp, 565 Nm and 4.9 seconds to 100 km/h, plus a 90.6-kWh battery rated for 596 km and 170-kW DC charging. The X4 counters with all-wheel drive, a 240-km/h top speed and a panoramic sunroof. For a Malaysian buyer with dependable charging, the EQE SUV’s four-year vehicle warranty and 10-year/250,000-km battery cover make the stronger case.
X4
Pick the BMW X4 if all-wheel drive, a 240-km/h top speed and a panoramic sunroof matter more than EV range and charging.
EQE SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV if you can charge regularly and want 4.9-second acceleration, 596 km of rated range and longer warranty cover.
Key differences
- Performance: BMW X4 has 249 hp and 350 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV has 288 hp and 565 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X4 takes 6.3 seconds; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV takes 4.9 seconds.
- Driveline: BMW X4 is all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is rear-wheel drive.
- Wheelbase: BMW X4 measures 2,864 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV measures 3,030 mm.
- Kerb weight: BMW X4 weighs 1,890 kg; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV weighs 2,560 kg.
- Warranty: BMW X4 has a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV has four years unlimited mileage plus a 10-year/250,000-km battery warranty.
X4
- All-wheel drive
- 240-km/h top speed
- Panoramic tilt-and-slide sunroof
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 6.3 seconds versus 4.9 seconds
- Six airbags versus nine
- Two-year vehicle warranty versus four years
EQE SUV
- 288 hp and 565 Nm from its single motor
- 596-km rated EV range, 22-kW AC and 170-kW DC charging
- Heated and ventilated front seats with a 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester system
- 670 kg heavier: 2,560 kg versus 1,890 kg
- Lower 210-km/h top speed versus 240 km/h
- No sunroof, where the X4 gets a panoramic unit
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM406,800 | RM398,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 249 hp at 5,200 rpm | — |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,450 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 596 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Co2 | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,863 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 3,030 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 2,560 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Suspension | Comfort Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Auto-dimming Mirrors | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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X4 vs EQE SUV FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is the better pick if regular charging is practical: it is quicker, has 596 km of rated range, 565 Nm and longer warranty cover. Choose the BMW X4 for all-wheel drive, a higher top speed and its panoramic sunroof.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 costs RM7,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV does. It has a four-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty and a 10-year/250,000-km battery warranty, while the BMW X4 has a two-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty.
